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1. 1.

   Something told the wild geese
   It was time to go;

   1. What does the word 'something' refer to in these lines?
   2. Why did the birds have to go?
2. 2.

   Though the fields lay golden
   Something whispered,-'snow'.

   1. What is the season right now?
   2. Has winter already arrived? How do you know?
3. 3.

   All the sagging orchards
   Steamed with amber spice,
   But each wild breast stiffened
   At remembered ice.

   1. Why were the orchards sagging?
   2. What does the word 'stiffened' refer to in these lines?
4. 4.

   Something told the wild geese
   It was time to fly-
   Summer sun was on their wings,
   Winter in their cry.

   1. Where will the wild geese fly to?
   2. Did the geese enjoy the winter? How do you know?
5. 5.

   Why did the birds have to be 'cautioned' about winter?

6. 6.

   Do you think the birds could 'sense' the approach of winter although the signs were not seen anywhere? Use lines from the poem to support your answer.